Happy independence day! Whether you are remembering the great sacrifices of those who fought for our freedom and made America great or celebrating independence wherever you are, remember freedom is not a free pass.
Paul spoke to the Galatians about freedom. He advised not to let freedom be an opportunity to indulge in selfish impulses. Selfish desires go against the Spirit. We can easily be corrupted by what freedom offers but freedom opposes slavery in all forms. We should guard our gift of freedom against all temptations to fall back into bondage. Galatians 5:13 warns us of misguided opportunities freedom allows. Whole countries in history have celebrated what they thought was freedom only to become slaves in another form. There is a partial list in Galatians 5:19 produced by selfish motives. Can you find one of these on the list that has set you into bondage? If not, look into your past to perhaps areas where you were free but fell into bondage when you did not keep your guard up. The opposite to this list can also be found in verse 22 which lists the fruit of the Spirit.
Your choice! Happy freedom day to you all.
T